Don't be dirty, I'm talking about the double digits! They crept right up on me. I was on my Weddingwire page today and the numbers "99" were blaring at me from the countdown box. How did that happen?!
Fittingly, I had my first wedding related dream last night. It wasn't necessarily a nightmare, thankfully. But it was quite odd. After researching mason jar ideas yesterday, it would only make sense that they would make an appearance in my dream...
So it started with all of us girls in a dress shop looking for dresses for both myself and them. It was packed. There was another group in there that we started talking to. Somehow, the other bride and I decided to move or weddings up to the next day, and get married together. So the next day came, and we both got married quickly and quietly, and somehow had hotels booked for the night (separate of course). Only we had the Little Noodle with us. He kept telling me that he was disappointed that the ceremony didn't go like he had planned. And I told him we could still have a reception because we have the venue booked for June 8th.
We got to the hotel, and I went in the bathroom and started thinking about the "wedding" we had just had. I started thinking about all the things we didn't do, because it wasn't planned, like Mr. S didn't even have his wedding band. I didn't use my mason jar decor idea. Things like that. And it made me really sad. Somehow I was excited that I was finally married to my sweetheart, but things just didn't go as I had planned. And it was, as Little Noodle had put it, disappointing.
The end.
I'm usually pretty good at figuring out the underlying meaning behind my dreams (and I have some STRANGE ones). I guess this one could mean that even though I'm not too particular about things on our wedding day, I still want it to be special and about us. The ceremony in my dream was impersonal and not at all meaningful. The exact opposite of what I want for our actual wedding. Perhaps this dream is just reminding me to always look at the big picture and what is really most important.
Anyone else having wedding dreams, good or bad?
Happy planning!
Miss Spaghetti
Showing posts with label ceremony. Show all posts
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
"Hey Mister DJ..."
Remember that song from back in the day? I think it was Madonna...anyway, we are meeting with a DJ today after work. Since we are now only 4 MONTHS away from our wedding, a DJ is one of those things we should probably get booked!
Funny side story: at MOH Sissy K's wedding this past Saturday (YAY!) everything turned out gorgeous, including her. Sneak peek at some pics (all images copyright Autumn Rae Photography):
During the reception, my sis had specifically asked the DJ NOT to play the Chicken Dance song. Well, the groom's dad was not aware of this and requested it about 10 times. Finally, the DJ gave in. My sister freaked out, and ripped the DJ a new one. It's not funny, but it is :) We all kept telling her "it's just a two minute song, no one will even remember they played it", and finally, she calmed down. Not worth ruining your mood for it! Other than that one misfortune, things went so smoothly and as scheduled that it was hard to believe it was a wedding. Nothing was forgotten, misplaced, ruined, or unused. What a happy day! The Chicken Dance is still a sore subject though!
So, back to the point of my post. The DJ we are meeting with is Studio 616. They have a package that includes 5 hours of DJ and 3 hours of photo booth for $616. When I contacted him, he said I could rearrange the time for each if I wanted, as long as it was still equal to 8 hours. I like the flexibility they offer!
There are a couple other DJ's that I've gotten quotes from, ranging from $575 and up. My goal is to spend less than $650, and I don't think we will have a problem staying in that budget. Originally, I didn't think I'd need the DJ there more than a few hours. But as I thought it through, I realized it was cheaper and easier to have them there for both the ceremony and reception, so I don't need to ask someone to play music for the ceremony. I researched local musicians to play guitar during the ceremony (which I think would be beautiful and unique) but was quoted more than $200. The idea is still on the table if I can find someone who won't charge that much.
I'll update after our meeting tonight, and let you all know how it went! Is there anything you liked/didn't like about your DJ? Did you get a good deal (if you've booked one already)?
Happy planning!
Miss Spaghetti
Funny side story: at MOH Sissy K's wedding this past Saturday (YAY!) everything turned out gorgeous, including her. Sneak peek at some pics (all images copyright Autumn Rae Photography):
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| Look at that profile! She was breathtaking! |
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| The snow let up and the sun came out just in time for some outdoor pics. |
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| I just love her fur wrap! |
So, back to the point of my post. The DJ we are meeting with is Studio 616. They have a package that includes 5 hours of DJ and 3 hours of photo booth for $616. When I contacted him, he said I could rearrange the time for each if I wanted, as long as it was still equal to 8 hours. I like the flexibility they offer!
There are a couple other DJ's that I've gotten quotes from, ranging from $575 and up. My goal is to spend less than $650, and I don't think we will have a problem staying in that budget. Originally, I didn't think I'd need the DJ there more than a few hours. But as I thought it through, I realized it was cheaper and easier to have them there for both the ceremony and reception, so I don't need to ask someone to play music for the ceremony. I researched local musicians to play guitar during the ceremony (which I think would be beautiful and unique) but was quoted more than $200. The idea is still on the table if I can find someone who won't charge that much.
I'll update after our meeting tonight, and let you all know how it went! Is there anything you liked/didn't like about your DJ? Did you get a good deal (if you've booked one already)?
Happy planning!
Miss Spaghetti
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Vows and Public Speaking
I am at a loss for words to describe how crazy busy this week is for me. We have our National Sales Conference at work starting tonight through Friday evening, and yours truly gets to do her own presentation! Woo hoo!
Can you sense my excitement? I'm one of those crazy people who actually doesn't mind speaking in front of large groups. I used to love speech and debate in high school and college. Sick, isn't it! So my presentation is tomorrow, and as weird as it sounds, it has got me thinking about our vows. Mr. S and I decided a loooooong time ago that we wanted to write at least some of our vows ourselves. I told him I would probably not pre-write anything, and I would just say what was in my heart when we get up there. Maybe I'm crazy? But I just know I'll get up there, and start talking without even reading what I've written anyway! I think he is a bit more nervous about it, since he is NOT a fan of public speaking. Even though it will be a crowd of family and close friends, I think it will be much harder for him than it will be for me.
Our officiant is a very close family friend of my dad's since they were kids. He's like an uncle to me, and has been a part of the family as long as I can remember. I love that our ceremony is going to be a close, meaningful event that is about our marriage. It is what I've always dreamed of, and writing a portion of our own vows just makes it that much more sentimental to me. Did anyone else write their own vows?
Happy planning!
Miss Spaghetti
Can you sense my excitement? I'm one of those crazy people who actually doesn't mind speaking in front of large groups. I used to love speech and debate in high school and college. Sick, isn't it! So my presentation is tomorrow, and as weird as it sounds, it has got me thinking about our vows. Mr. S and I decided a loooooong time ago that we wanted to write at least some of our vows ourselves. I told him I would probably not pre-write anything, and I would just say what was in my heart when we get up there. Maybe I'm crazy? But I just know I'll get up there, and start talking without even reading what I've written anyway! I think he is a bit more nervous about it, since he is NOT a fan of public speaking. Even though it will be a crowd of family and close friends, I think it will be much harder for him than it will be for me.
Our officiant is a very close family friend of my dad's since they were kids. He's like an uncle to me, and has been a part of the family as long as I can remember. I love that our ceremony is going to be a close, meaningful event that is about our marriage. It is what I've always dreamed of, and writing a portion of our own vows just makes it that much more sentimental to me. Did anyone else write their own vows?
Happy planning!
Miss Spaghetti
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